awesomeissquid
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I’m away this weekend but would be up for something another.
Events/Trails Bay Area - Roll Call and Planning Thread
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I’m open whenever. I’m in Morgan Hil so it’s “fairly close” for me
I'm up in Lake County, I would be down for a run in Mendocino Nat Forest anytime. Maybe up Hull Mountain above Lake Pillsbury
Am I the only one with an FZJ80?
Sorry just saw this. I'll have to skip this weekend as I'll be out of town. Hope to catch a few of you next time!
TheLCProject
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Anybody interested in a Mendocino National Forest run in the few weeks? Lots of snow up there now.
1world1love
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I may be, depending on the dates. MLKjr weekend maybe?
stonekutters
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+1
I may be interested depending on the time and types of trails (I don't have any mods).
I may be interested depending on the time and types of trails (I don't have any mods).
awesomeissquid
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Interested! Just need to replace my radiator first. Decided to show a leak with some sub-zero temps.
Intrigue.....give us more info.
Alameda to Stonyford
I was thinking a day run, would be good to meet some fellow 200 owners. Bring lunch as it would be an all day thing.
Two options for trails:
1 - Meet in Potter Valley head up around Lake Pillsbury and up the M1 on Hull Mountain. We'll see more pavement, and traffic on this route. Its where most people from the 101 corridor go to play offroad, I've seen traffic jams halfway up Hull.
2 - Meet in Upper Lake, head up Elk mountain road, then take the M10 though bear creek camp ground and up to Letts lake. Letts is a great place for lunch. This route has 1 creek crossing, probably about a foot deep if it hasn't rained in week before, but if the creek stops us we can still get to Lake Pillsbury on Elk Mountain road.
Dates, I'm flexible too, MLK weekend (Sat or Sun) would be fine with me.
The trails/roads are all forest roads, just mud and snow at this time of year. Nothing stock vehicles can't handle. but being able to air down and up would be a big help.
Comms, I run Ham radio
let us know what works for you guys.
Cheers
Two options for trails:
1 - Meet in Potter Valley head up around Lake Pillsbury and up the M1 on Hull Mountain. We'll see more pavement, and traffic on this route. Its where most people from the 101 corridor go to play offroad, I've seen traffic jams halfway up Hull.
2 - Meet in Upper Lake, head up Elk mountain road, then take the M10 though bear creek camp ground and up to Letts lake. Letts is a great place for lunch. This route has 1 creek crossing, probably about a foot deep if it hasn't rained in week before, but if the creek stops us we can still get to Lake Pillsbury on Elk Mountain road.
Dates, I'm flexible too, MLK weekend (Sat or Sun) would be fine with me.
The trails/roads are all forest roads, just mud and snow at this time of year. Nothing stock vehicles can't handle. but being able to air down and up would be a big help.
Comms, I run Ham radio
let us know what works for you guys.
Cheers
TheLCProject
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Don't say that... I've got the hairline starting to show.
Was it Sub-Zero or below freezing, as I look nervously at a 25F thermometer.
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Similar to the route I posted above as a Google link. I'm fairly stock, KO2, can air down/up. No winch. Have a 50W amateur radio w/APRS on board so comms sorted. Arriving from Dehli on the morning of the 14th, so assuming no quarantine can be good to go on the Saturday am.
awesomeissquid
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Im in a 100 series, but it was 1F overnight not accounting for the wind chill. Radiator is only 4 years old so slightly bummed.
I think a day run of either option would be fun. I don't have comms yet. Any handheld recommendations for someone just starting out?
Yep we are on the same page.
Your route might be a bit long for a day trip, especially for people coming out of the bay area.
I would prefer the Letts lake option.
Any GMRS handheld would be fine for group trail run.
1world1love
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Yeah, a day run is a bit of a stretch for me. If I can make it, I would probably make a long weekend out of it. The kids want to have time to play in the snow.
As far as trails, I suspect that Hull Mountain is a no go until late spring based on previous experiences, but we can always try. The problem is that even if it warms, the north facing slopes will hold snow drifts well into the warmer months.
Also, I don't know if the plan would be to take the M10 across to Stonyford or do some kind of loop, but I am pretty sure the M10 is washed out east of Letts Lake.
I also heard that the 301 and M6 from Potters Valley have been impassable recently but this may just be temporary.
Another option is Bartlett Springs from Upper Lake over to Indian Springs. It is about 25 miles and suitable for a stock LC. That route is also likely to have heavy snow in parts, but it is a little closer.
In any case, I am happy to do whatever.
As far as trails, I suspect that Hull Mountain is a no go until late spring based on previous experiences, but we can always try. The problem is that even if it warms, the north facing slopes will hold snow drifts well into the warmer months.
Also, I don't know if the plan would be to take the M10 across to Stonyford or do some kind of loop, but I am pretty sure the M10 is washed out east of Letts Lake.
I also heard that the 301 and M6 from Potters Valley have been impassable recently but this may just be temporary.
Another option is Bartlett Springs from Upper Lake over to Indian Springs. It is about 25 miles and suitable for a stock LC. That route is also likely to have heavy snow in parts, but it is a little closer.
In any case, I am happy to do whatever.
